- Sep 6
- 1 min
At Last…
“Modern Tribal” Neckpiece After weeks of making Polymer beads, I now have a a stash of components and a pretty cool piece to enjoy! My...
- Aug 16
- 1 min
Well…
I never know what I’ll find when I rearrange my studios! I almost always come across gadgets that I didn’t remember I had and often can’t...
- Jul 27
- 1 min
Beads, Beads, and More Beads…
Although I’ve been very busy this summer, I’ve managed to spend a bit of time working with Polymer. These beads are part of a growing...
- Jul 10
- 1 min
It’s Just Too Beautiful!
I simply can’t work indoors on a sunny, warm summer day! I finally invested in a large Artbin container and loaded it up with polymer...
- Jun 30
- 1 min
Back At It!
I’ve dusted off my Dream Machine clay conditioner and have begun to play once again. A collection of beads featuring black, white, grey,...
- May 26
- 1 min
More…
I’m on a roll! Shown here are two other pairs of one-of-a-kind earrings that I made last week. Titled “Forest Flora Magic” and “Saucy...
- May 6
- 1 min
Everything in its Place…
Working in mixed media is such fun, but storing all my itty-bitty components and small tools were a challenge until I came across this...
- Mar 7
- 1 min
It Took a While, But…
I’ve finally finished my latest mixed-media art jewelry project…the “lei-la” necklace (titled thusly because it sits much as an Hawaiian...
- Feb 8
- 1 min
‘Tis the Month of Hearts and Love…
I created this keepsake for my cousin in memory of our late Aunt Betty. The body of the heart is made of felt accented with shrink...
- Jan 31
- 1 min
Leaf Hoppers?
This summer a 13-year brood of Cicadas will emerge in the same year as a 17-year brood. For the first time since 1998 13-and 17-year...
- Jan 9
- 1 min
I Remember April…
In the midst of a snowstorm with a blizzard on the way I am presently living in a world of pristine snow. Our view is composed of white...
- Jan 3
- 1 min
Back in Stock!
I love my little stainless steel spoon and all the possibilities for embellishing it…just unscrew the ball at the top and add beads or...
- Dec 31, 2023
- 1 min
Resolutions Anyone?
I seldom make New Year’s resolutions because they are so hard to keep. But for 2024 I resolve to have a lot more fun and play time in my...
- Dec 11, 2023
- 1 min
It’s Ready!
My “Puffy Pillowed Beaded Beads” Necklace limited edition beading kit and tutorial are now listed in my Etsy shop. The kit contains 36...
- Dec 5, 2023
- 1 min
I’m Gettin’ There!
The tutorial is still in need of editing and proofreading, but it’s looking like I’ll be finished early next week. I should have some...
- Nov 28, 2023
- 1 min
I Love This Necklace!
I started this necklace project a while back and would have finished it far sooner had life not gotten in the way, which has wont to do....
- Nov 15, 2023
- 1 min
Joseph’s Coat of Many Colors?
Well…maybe not a coat but my “Carnival” Geometric Beaded Beads Bracelet is definitely a design of many colors…32 to be exact! In a...
- Nov 8, 2023
- 1 min
Just…WOW!
Aasia Hamid from Aasiajewelry.com sent me this photo showing a necklace she created using my “Carnival” Geometric Beaded Beads Bracelet...
- Oct 25, 2023
- 1 min
I’m Still At It, But…
I’m making progress on the beaded bead project that I started a month or two ago. I intend these beads to become the primary components...
- Oct 4, 2023
- 1 min
Okay…
I’m getting rather tired of chasing beads all over my work surface. I start out with neat little piles and in no time chaos reigns on my...